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MINOU

Male · Young · 3 years

Minou was quite temperamental when he first arrived at our shelter. He is starting to change and allows petting. However, sometimes he complains and no longer wants to be touched. He doesn't always get along with other cats. He has always lived indoors but enjoyed going outside with us, so a small secure balcony would be suitable. He will not be placed with children given his very changeable temperament.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇫🇷Troyes

Shelter

SPA Troyes

Living with MINOU

✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by SPA Troyes · Troyes

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing MINOU home

What you'll need for MINOU in week one.

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About MINOU

What life with MINOU looks like

MINOU is a medium-sized young adult cat waiting at SPA Troyes in Troyes.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

Note from the shelter: Temperamental behavior, requires patient and experienced owner

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Troyes, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MINOU, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about MINOU?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Troyes handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw MINOU on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt MINOU if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Troyes will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is MINOU already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if MINOU isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA Troyes early rather than rehoming privately; they know MINOU and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.